Farewell Dear Friend (DM)

[Peter Batah]

Hello all. There is a possibility that I may have to part with my beloved companion (DM-4800) and the Argosy Series 70 that it sits in.

I did not think that this day would come but my wife and I have decided to downsize. That means moving out of our three storey single family dwelling and settling into a 2 bedroom condo.

Yes, quite the change I know. was hoping to get your feedback in regard to what I could fetch for the DM, desk, and 2seemy card.

As always I value your time and guidance. Have a wonderful day brothers.

 

[shredd]

Egads.
'Fraid I can't shed much light on what your gear would fetch...

BUT - I can relate to the attachment one develops for long-/well-serving gear, and how hard it can be to let it go. I've been through that with both gear and instruments, including some I still wake up at night thinking about...AND have gear that I can't bear to let go, and still have room for...

I occasionally ponder what my music/recording life would be like if I had to 'down-size' - either modestly or drastically - and realize that I'd pretty much have to completely re-make my gear array and recording setup. There's the possibility that I'd have to go with an interface/DAW setup, to keep it small...or perhaps my trusty ol' BR-800 would be part of the picture.

In any case: good luck - with the down-sizing, and with passing your gear on to a new studio wizard/witch!

 

[Peter Batah]

@shredd Thank you so much for chiming in. It's almost like going back to the drawing board in my humble opinion. What's that saying: The devil you know. We have come to a point in our lives where comprimises will have to be made. We actually considered a three bedroom but taking on the extra expense so that I can squeeze the Desk and mixer into that extra space doesn't make much space. If I were doing this for a living then we would certainly be having a different conversation, trust me. Have a great day / evening. Peter

 

[shredd]

considered a three bedroom but taking on the extra expense

Yup...I can empathize...where I live, the housing shortage (and accompanying astronomical costs) is probably one of the few places outside of London or Hong Kong that's worse than Canada!!!

Despite saving for retirement my entire adult life, I fully expect to retire in a box under a bridge, luxuriating in my diet of saltines and premium cat food.

And that's IF our new Reich doesn't 'escort' me to the elon memorial Soylent Green center...the only reason they haven't YET is that I pay taxes...